Spark Gene Therapy Innovation Center
Spark Gene Therapy Innovation Center
Creating a life sciences industrial ecosystem
Spark was specifically built to support synergies between industry and academia. Both the interior of the $575M, 500,000-square-foot building and the exterior, with its layered façade and extensive glazing, demonstrate the balance struck. The design accommodates research spaces with precise technical requirements and open, fluid, light-filled areas for impromptu collaboration and learning.
Adaptive design keeps pace with scientific advancements
Our design responds to rapid advancements in gene therapy. Spark is an integral part of West Philadelphia’s life sciences district. The capacity to change and adapt to a dynamic scientific field was an essential project driver. In response, we created an agile workplace with a continuum of uses across research, manufacturing and clinical applications.
Vertical innovation for a dense urban site
The multi-story building serves as a vertical campus, which allows cross-functional teams to come together and work side-by-side. We developed new strategies for modular planning and prefabrication to ensure that the facility would function optimally within the confines of the urban site. The living green roof is another example of thinking outside of conventional design tropes to create a truly inspirational place for discovery and invention.
THREE KEY FEATURES
- Diverse occupant uses
- Adaptive design
- Vertical urban campus
Targeting LEED Gold Certification
Creating a Life Sciences Industrial Ecosystem
Spark was specifically built to support synergies between industry and academia. Both the interior of the $575M, 500,000-square-foot building and the exterior, with its layered façade and extensive glazing, demonstrate the balance struck. The design accommodates research spaces with precise technical requirements and open, fluid, light-filled areas for impromptu collaboration and learning.
Adaptive Design Keeps Pace with Scientific Advancements
Our design responds to rapid advancements in gene therapy. Spark is an integral part of West Philadelphia’s life sciences district. The capacity to change and adapt to a dynamic scientific field was an essential project driver. In response, we created an agile workplace with a continuum of uses across research, manufacturing, and clinical applications.
Vertical Innovation for a Dense Urban Site
The multi-story building serves as a vertical campus, which allows cross-functional teams to come together and work side-by-side. We developed new strategies for modular planning and prefabrication to ensure that the facility would function optimally within the confines of the urban site. The living green roof is another example of thinking outside of conventional design tropes to create a truly inspirational place for discovery and invention.
THREE KEY FEATURES
- Diverse occupant uses
- Adaptive design
- Vertical urban campus
Targeting LEED Gold Certification
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